Yamaha DT125R Owner's Manual page 26

A
NOTE:
The spring preload setting is deter-
mined by measuring distance A,
shown in the illustration. The shorter
distance A is, the lower the spring
preload; the longer distance A is, the
higher the spring preload.
Spring preload:
Minimum (soft):
Distance A = 235 mm
Standard:
Distance A = 230 mm
Maximum (hard):
Distance A = 220 mm
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3. Tighten the locknut to the speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
55 Nm (5.5 m0kgf)
cC
Always tighten the locknut against
the adjusting nut, and then tighten
the locknut to the specified torque.
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This shock absorber
highly pressurized nitrogen gas.
For proper handling, read and
understand the following informa-
tion before handling the shock
EC000018
absorber. The manufacturer can-
not be held responsible for proper-
ty damage or personal injury that
may result from improper han-
dling.
8 Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the gas cylinder.
8 Do not subject the shock
absorber to an open flame or
other high heat sources, other-
wise it may explode due to
excessive gas pressure.
8 Do not deform or damage the
gas cylinder in any way, as
this will result in poor damp-
ing performance.
8 Always have a Yamaha dealer
service the shock absorber.
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